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COVER & PAGES 4-5, PHOTOS BY JILL JASUTA
7 CAMBRIDGE YACHT BASIN Marina Map and Rates
8 TEAM BIOS 9 MARINA RULES & REGULATIONS 10 LOCAL MAP 12 HELPFUL INFO 13 PORT PERSONALITY Scott Fitzhugh, Dockmaster
14 DISCOVER CHESAPEAKE CHARM ALONG THE WATER Cambridge Yacht Basin
Welcome to Cambridge Yacht Basin
CAMBRIDGE YACHT BASIN 2 Yacht Club Drive Cambridge, MD 21613 Phone: 410-228-4031 www.cambridgeyachtbasin.com
Thank you for choosing Cambridge Yacht Basin as your home away from home while visiting Maryland’s Eastern Shore!
EDITOR IN CHIEF Susan Elnicki Wade
We are committed to making your stay with us as pleasant as possible, and hope you enjoy the splendor of the Chesapeake Bay. Our location on the Choptank River offers boaters the opportunity to explore enchanting coves and natural habitats of world-famous crabs, oysters and other delectable seafood. Breathtaking scenery is around every bend of the waterway. Sunsets are unforgettable. The Dorchester County community is proud to announce the city’s new wharf redevelopment with the completion of a 40’ wide Riverwalk promenade along the Choptank River. Explore the scenic waterfront and charming historic district to get a true taste of Eastern Shore culture. Marinalife at Cambridge Yacht Basin magazine gives you a guide to our facility, including a marina map and description of the amenities we offer on-site for our guests. Any time during your stay, please do not hesitate to ask us for help and let us know how we can make your stay memorable. It’s our goal to ensure you have a tremendous experience while exploring the Chesapeake region. Best Wishes, Dan Cowens President, Oasis Marinas
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MARINA MAP & RATES
Daily & Weekly Boat Slip Rates: DAILY $1.50 per foot Single 30 Double 30 or Single 50 Double 50 or 100
$5 $10 $20
WEEKLY $6.00 per foot Single 30 Double 30 or Single 50 Double 50 or 100
$25 $50 $100
ANNUAL Annual pricing may vary. Please contact us for more information at dockmaster@choosecambridge.com
DOCK & DINE Mon - Sun: $10 flat Rate includes 4 hours of dockage. Transient electric rates apply.
STANDARD CANCELLATION POLICY We have a 48-hour cancellation policy. In the event that you need to cancel within the 48-hour window, we will issue you a credit for a future stay.
SPECIAL EVENT & HOLIDAY CANCELLATION POLICY We have a 72 hour cancellation policy for all special events and holidays including, but not limited to, Memorial Day Weekend, July 4th, Labor Day Weekend, etc. In the event that you need to cancel within the 72-hour window, we will issue you a credit for a future stay.
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CAMBRIDGE YACHT BASIN TEAM BIOS
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Scott Fitzhugh
Perry Peregoy
General Manager/Dockmaster
Assistant Manager/MIT
As a lifelong native of Dorchester County, Scott’s life has always revolved around the water. From starting in the maritime industry at 10 years old, to now becoming a 100-ton captain, he’s served as a dockmaster for 18 years and hopes to exceed his tenure by another 18. He enjoys spending time with the three beautiful girls in his life: Katie, his wife; Aubree, his three-year old daughter; and Penny, his dog. Fun fact about Scott: he is a professional bowler and is ranked among the best in the country.
New to the marine business, Perry has been working on the water for about 18 months after retiring from a long career on Wall Street. This Eastern Shore native was born in Salisbury and spent 10 years of his youth in Cambridge. After living waterside in multiple states including Florida and South Carolina, he returned to his roots, because he believes the Choptank River is the prettiest in the world with its unmatched peace and tranquility. In his spare time, he enjoys biking, golfing, scuba diving and playing any racquet sport. Fun fact about Perry: he challenges anyone who comes to the marina with a racquet to a pickleball match!
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SUPERYACHTS Cambridge Yacht Basin is the only marina with direct access to the heart of downtown Cambridge that can accommodate superyachts. The marina can take boats up to 200 feet, making it an ideal stop for transients planning a visit to the Chesapeake Bay. From activities to provisioning, downtown Cambridge has everything a captain needs!
Cambridge Yacht Basin Rules & Regulations 1. Swimming, fishing and crabbing are strictly prohibited. This includes traps and pens secured within the slips. 2. Pets must be leashed at all times and cleaned up after. Bags are available for your convenience. 3. Navigation. All boats must adhere to navigation rules of right of way and operate with no wake. 4. Noise. Music and other noises must limited to a range of 50 feet. Power tools such as buffers, sanders, and saws may only be operated between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday though Friday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends and holidays. 5. Outside contractors. With the exception of emergencies, contractors are only permitted between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. Marina Office must approve exceptions. Contractors must sign in and provide insurance information.
6. Type of Work. Spray painting, fiberglass work, heavy engine service, or any other work that results in debris or debris entering the water, docks or neighboring vessels is prohibited. 7. Sewage. Absolutely no overboard discharge of sewage, including sewage treated with Type I or II MSDs. Pumpout is located on the fuel dock at the end of B Pier. 8. Hazardous materials. Flammables, toxics and pollutants, must be stored and disposed of properly. Absolutely no dumping in marina garbage or storing on docks. The nearest disposal site for such materials is the Department of Public Works, located at 705 Leonards Lane Cambridge, MD 21613. 9. Grills. No charcoal grilling is permitted. Propane and electric grill usage is allowed, but must be attended. 10. Heaters. Unattended space heaters are not permitted.
11. Storage. Dock boxes are not permitted. Storage of furniture, equipment, plants, bicycles, watercraft, fuels and other chemicals on the piers is prohibited. Keep all areas free of tripping hazards and clutter. 12. Stairs must meet the following criteria and be approved by the marina: must not exceed 24" in width, must not restrict access to any part of the docks, must be easily removed and must not double as storage. 13. Laundry. Do not hang laundry on the rigging, lifelines or other parts of the exterior of the vessel. Washers and dryers are available in the marina bath house. 14. Commercial Activity. All commercial activities must be approved in writing by the marina. 15. Signage. Vessels for sale are permitted one sign, limited to 18" x 24" and hung on the transom or aft deck. All other signage is prohibited. Cambridge Yacht Basin
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Downtown Cambridge Maryland RESTAURANTS
LIFESTYLE
RETAILERS
• Ava's Pizzeria & Wine Bar
• Bob's Barbershop
• The Blue Awning
• Bistro Poplar
• Cutting Edge Salon
• Butterfly Boutique
• Black Water Bakery
• Empire Barbershop
• Cabin Fever Play Centre
• Carmela's Cucina
• Fishing Creek Barbershop
• Calista Boutique
• Creek Deli
• Mirror Mirror Salon
• Craig's Drug Store
• Canvasback Restaurant & Irish Pub
• Majestique Salon
• Dropping Acorns
• Don Chuy Taqueria
• Salon de Jonas
• Farmer's Market (seasonal, Thursdays 3:00 - 6:00pm)
• Great Wall Chinese Restaurant • Hair O' the Dog and Snifter's Craft Beer & Wine Bistro
• Furniture Flipping Females • Honey Bee Trading Post
• Jimmie & Sook's Raw Bar & Grill
• Hubbards Blinds and Custom Framing
• Overflow Cafe
• Jones Mini-Mart
• Portside Restaurant
• Simmon's Center Market
• RAR Brewing
• Sunnyside Shop
• Snappers Waterfront Bar and Grill
• Thomas' Fine Jewelry
• T's Divine Sweets
• Flowers N Things
• The Wine Bar
• Chesapeake Upholstery
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HELPFUL INFO
Cambridge Yacht Basin Helpful Info Captains and boat owners will love the convenience of docking with ease while they stay and play in the heart of downtown Cambridge, the soul of the Eastern Shore. The staff at Cambridge Yacht Basin will be on-site to help as needed, and provide guests with anything they may need while in town.
Marina Hours High Season (May - Oct): 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Low Season (Nov - April): 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 38° 34' 34.6944'' N / 76° 4' 27.5448''
Amenities ▪ New Boater’s Lounge ▪ New power utilities to accommodate superyachts ▪ Clean showers and bathrooms/bathhouse ▪ Laundry facilities ▪ Complimentary Wi-Fi ▪ Fuel (gas & diesel) ▪ Security surveillance ▪ Pump out (at fuel dock) ▪ Ice on-site ▪ Park area with gazebo ▪ Bike rentals ▪ Pet-friendly ▪ Downtown area within walking distance 12 marinalife.com | Cambridge Yacht Basin
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PORT PERSONALITY
SCOTT FITZHUGH DOCKMASTER CAMBRIDGE YACHT BASIN, CAMBRIDGE, MD What is the best part about working at the marina? Meeting new people from all over the world and hearing their stories. What makes your marina special or different than other marinas? What sets us apart from others is we treat the marina like more than just a business. We strive for perfection with customer service and make guests feel like they’re our top priority -- because they are! Another unique factor is the authenticity of our town. We never try to deviate from who we are and what Cambridge and the Eastern Shore is about. Which book do you believe every boater should read, and why? For this region, every boater who travels the Chesapeake Bay and Choptank River should read Chesapeake by James Michener. What in life prepared you for this job? I grew up around the water and started working on the water commercially at the age of 10. I’ve since become a licensed 100-ton captain and have also delivered several boats to and from Florida. You work at one of the most beautiful waterfront places in the country. So, where do you go for vacation? I must admit that I probably have the best office view in the state. I don’t get to go away on many vacations, but someday I’d love to visit Wales and Ireland, which is where my family originated. Where do you send people for an authentic Eastern Shore experience when they arrive at your marina for the first time? If they are looking for the true Eastern Shore experience, I would suggest taking a day sail on the Nathan of Dorchester and visit the Richardson Maritime Museum. For authentic local cuisine, I would send them to Ocean Odyssey.
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Discover Chesapeake Charm Along the Water By Susan Elnicki Wade Author of Crab Decks & Tiki Bars of the Chesapeake Bay
oon after you cruise from the Chesapeake Bay into the Choptank River, you come around Hambrooke Point and discover a destination of remarkable beauty. Boats at the docks rest in waters where herons dip their beaks to pluck out crabs for lunch. Sailboat masts point upward to clear blue skies where eagles and osprey soar. In the background, the graceful Route 50 bridge spans the river, giving drivers a spectacular seagull’s perspective while crossing from Talbot County to Dorchester County.
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In the center of this bucolic scenery is the Cambridge Yacht Basin. As the second deepest port in Maryland, its maximum depth of 13 feet makes it an ideal location for boats up to 200 feet long. New dredging allows cruise ships and superyachts to glide in and out of the marina with ease. The marina houses its office inside the Choptank River Lighthouse. Its cherry red rooftop serves as a welcome beacon for travelers, while its spider-like design harkens back to the region’s nautical past. This unique style of lighthouse, called a screwpile, was engineered in the 19th century to accommodate
the Chesapeake’s soft, muddy bottom by driving six pilings 10 feet deep to hold the building securely above the waves. The original screwpile lighthouse stood at this spot from 1921 until 1964 when it was destroyed by an ice storm. This replica was erected in 2012 with the dual purpose of greeting Cambridge’s visitors and paying tribute to the town’s maritime history. This sentiment is echoed around the shoreline where streets are lined with old shade trees and charming Victorian houses.
Tales of Courage On Land & Sea If those 19th century dwellings could talk, what delightful stories they would tell. Long before their gabled roofs were carved, Choptank Indians inhabited the region. This peaceful Algonquin tribe
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lived along the river that now bares their name feasting on the abundant seafood and wild game. In 1608, explorer Captain John Smith sailed up the Bay and into what would become Dorchester County. By the mid-1600s, English settlers followed his footsteps and built homesteads. Attracted to the fertile farmlands, dense forests and plentiful aquatic life, the colonists set roots and founded Cambridge in 1684 as one of Maryland’s oldest cities.
As time passed, the population grew. Farms yielded grain, corn and tobacco, and slaves were brought from Africa to work the fields. But Maryland’s Eastern Shore struggled with the issue of slavery. While the town pier in Cambridge was the center of the region’s slave trade, many local Methodists and Quakers believed that owning humans went against their faith. Some residents chose to run plantations using free labor, while others established a widespread network of safe houses for the Underground Railroad. During this time of conflict, Harriet Tubman was born in Dorchester County and later risked repeated trips to bring others to freedom. In 2014, the Harriet Tubman Museum & Education Center opened near her birthplace to honor her courage and preserve her legacy. Nestled between the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean, Cambridge was destined to be a 19th century seafood haven. With both bodies of water teeming with fish, crabs and oysters, watermen easily traveled to plush fishing grounds, and seafood processing plants took their catch to can and distribute around the globe. From national companies such as Bumble Bee Tuna to local businesses such as Clayton Seafood, everyone hit a heyday as the world gobbled up their bounty. Overfishing depleted the supply of aquatic treasures; however, today’s local oyster farmers are resurrecting the seafood bonanza by developing new methods of growing and harvesting bivalves year-round. Noteworthy examples include Chesapeake Gold, Hongatonk and Choptank Sweets oysters.
You can learn more about Cambridge’s backstory from street markers, walking tours or historic sites such as Meredith House (built in 1760) and Old Trinity Church (founded in 1671). The Richardson Maritime Museum is a perfect starting point for history buffs.
A Seamless Blend Of Yesterday & Today As economic booms and busts move like the ebb and flow of the tides, Cambridge always manages to come out on top. Residents cherish the people and events that made the community unique, but it’s much more than a time capsule to the past. With a breathtaking waterfront view, stunning architecture and world-class seafood, the town is ranked as a premier destination noted for its small-town charm and upbeat vibe. Streets bustle with traditional and contemporary cuisine restaurants, such as Ocean Odyssey’s classic Chesapeake fare, Bistro Poplar’s French tapas, Carmela‘s Cucina’s Italian specialties, and Snapper’s cool tiki bar cocktails. Shoppers fill their bags with wares bought at antique shops, country stores and unique boutiques. When it’s time for a post-retail
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pick-me-up, a craft ale from RAR Brewery or merlot at Layton’s Chance Winery will do the trick. Fresh provisions for the boat can be found on the Wine Bar’s shelves filled with artisanal meat, cheese and sweets, or the Long Wharf Farmer’s Market on Thursdays from May to October. Sports fans can indulge in a gamut of activities such as kayaking, paddleboarding, bicycling on flat terrain or teeing off at the River Marsh golf course. Waterfowl and deer hunting here is second to none. And those who want someone else to break a sweat, Cambridge hosts two Ironman triathlon championships each year with athletes from around the globe.
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